• Fortius Allied Health Caloundra provides  physiotherapy, podiatry, therapeutic massage, and personalised exercise physiology services. Our team is dedicated to helping you relieve pain, enhance mobility, and achieve your health and wellness goals.

• No referral is needed for private appointments.
• Physiotherapists are primary healthcare practitioners, so you do not need a referral to see us for most conditions. However, you will need a referral from your GP if you're claiming through Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, or Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance.

Our Caloundra clinic is conveniently located at 41 Bombala Tce, Caloundra, QLD, 4551. In the old Caloundra Eye Clinic building, making it easy to access our services on the Sunshine Coast.

• Our physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, sporting injuries, pre and post-orthopaedic conditions, neurological issues, and work-related injuries. We also have a special interest in osteoarthritis management and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Exercise physiology involves personalised exercise prescription and fitness-related activities designed for a specified purpose, focusing on improving overall physical function and fitness. Physiotherapy, while also including exercise, takes a broader therapeutic approach to treating injuries, pain, and movement dysfunction. Both services complement each other in your overall health journey.

During your first visit, you can expect a comprehensive assessment where your physiotherapist will evaluate your condition, ask about your symptoms and medical history, and observe your movement patterns. They will then develop a personalised treatment plan, explain your treatment options, and may begin your first treatment session. You'll also receive education and advice on managing your condition.

• Yes, physiotherapy can be particularly helpful for individuals with osteoarthritis. It can help reduce pain and improve function in the affected joint, making it an important part of your arthritis management plan.
• We also offer the GLA:D program to assist patients suffering knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA)

Fortius Allied Health Caloundra offers expert podiatry services to support your foot and lower limb health. Our podiatrists can address various foot and ankle conditions to improve your mobility and quality of life.

Yes, we use the HICAPS system, which allows you to automatically claim your rebate from your health fund immediately following your treatment. Simply present your health fund card, and you'll only need to pay the gap fee.

Yes, we accept patients from all these schemes. WorkCover patients need to provide their claim number, a work capacity certificate, and case manager's details. DVA patients require a current D904 referral. CTP patients will need a letter from their insurer confirming coverage of allied health services.

Medicare covers a maximum of 5 allied health sessions and must be determined by your GP if you're eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan.

• Orthopaedic rehabilitation is a therapeutic approach to recovery designed to correct musculoskeletal limitations and alleviate pain from trauma, illness, or surgery. Our team has a special interest helping patients recover from orthopaedic procedures and injuries.

Joint School is a pre-surgical education program delivered by one of our physiotherapists in conjunction with a nurse practitioner from the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group. It prepares patients for upcoming joint surgery.

Exercise prescription is a specific plan of fitness-related activities designed for a particular purpose, tailored to your individual needs and goals. Our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists create personalised exercise programs to help you achieve optimal results.